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apprehend

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "apprehend" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

apprehend

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

apprehend is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, apprehend is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofapprehend

1verb
  • To take or seize; to take hold of.
  • To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
  • To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
  • To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.
  • To be apprehensive; to fear.
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